All Japan Filers

[carpfan 37]

1 minute ago, jmcl10 said:

congratulations! where did she got her passport photos taken?

3days away from my interview

FamilyMart, lol.

 

Good luck!

[jmcl10 5]

1 minute ago, carpfan said:

FamilyMart, lol.

 

Good luck!

she didn’t use any professional photo studio? 

[carpfan 37]

Just now, jmcl10 said:

she didn’t use any professional photo studio? 

nope!

[JGG5 39]

Priority date: 5 September 2019.

Issued: 18 August 2020.

[TaKane 53]

5 hours ago, JGG5 said:

Priority date: 5 September 2019.

Issued: 18 August 2020.

Congratulations! 

[JGG5 39]

11 minutes ago, TaKane said:

Congratulations! 

Thank you TaKane!

 

I repatriated back in February of this year and felt like I made the worst mistake ever. COVID was just becoming a reality in the US and I was still in a hotel while the fam was back in Japan. Found a home and then everything stopped! USCIS/NVC/embassies. Quite the emotional rollercoaster!

 

Tried to secure airline tickets for the weekend but the non-stop flight from NRT to BOS was sold out. The next available wasn't until next Wednesday and that one looks to be filling up fast. 

 

Your interview is later this week?

[shaolincrane 69]

Some updates for us, we sent back the birth cert and translation about 2 weeks ago and recieved a Notice if deficiency for the i693 so we're moving along. It said not to send anything until we get an interview date. Which is good news I think. Should be any day now she gets her SSN and can start school. 

 

Anyone know if we can use the medical evaluation we got for her abandoned K1 or do we need a new one? I read somewhere we can use that and get the required vaccinations from her doctor and a visit to a civil surgeon 

[TokyoCait 1]

Hi there!  We just got DQ'd today.  IR-1 No expedite.

 

Anyone have any idea how long it will take to get an interview scheduled?  I saw the embassy is finally just resuming routine visa services this week or so....

[TaKane 53]

19 hours ago, JGG5 said:

Thank you TaKane!

 

I repatriated back in February of this year and felt like I made the worst mistake ever. COVID was just becoming a reality in the US and I was still in a hotel while the fam was back in Japan. Found a home and then everything stopped! USCIS/NVC/embassies. Quite the emotional rollercoaster!

 

Tried to secure airline tickets for the weekend but the non-stop flight from NRT to BOS was sold out. The next available wasn't until next Wednesday and that one looks to be filling up fast. 

 

Your interview is later this week?

Yeah everything went well except being asked for proof of insurance 😫

 

any suggestions or recommendations?

Edited August 19, 2020 by TaKane

[JGG5 39]

1 hour ago, TaKane said:

Yeah everything went well except being asked for proof of insurance 😫

 

any suggestions or recommendations?

Must be in reference to public charge. My wife wasn't asked about insurance but I did send her photos of our insurance cards just in case. Other than that, nothing we submitted indicated medical coverage. 

 

If you have insurance cards with her name on it or a letter from your employer saying that family is covered that may be sufficient. 

[jmcl10 5]

1 hour ago, TaKane said:

Yeah everything went well except being asked for proof of insurance 😫

 

any suggestions or recommendations?

insurance? is that the one for public charge rule?

[JGG5 39]

9 hours ago, TokyoCait said:

Hi there!  We just got DQ'd today.  IR-1 No expedite.

 

Anyone have any idea how long it will take to get an interview scheduled?  I saw the embassy is finally just resuming routine visa services this week or so....

We were DQ'd on 28 May but didn't get interviewed until 13 Aug. Of course, the delay was due to the embassy remaining mostly closed because of COVID-19. I think they were only handling emergencies and we didn't fall into the category of emergency. Currently I would imagine there is a backlog of people waiting on interviews and the embassy seems to be taking a phased approach to their reopening. It might take time. Definitely use this time to ensure your documents are in order and research other experiences online. The constant that I am noticing is that there is no constant. You may see a list of required documents but be sure that have everything else no matter how unrelated it may appear to be. The consulate officer has overall approval authority.

[TaKane 53]

1 hour ago, JGG5 said:

Must be in reference to public charge. My wife wasn't asked about insurance but I did send her photos of our insurance cards just in case. Other than that, nothing we submitted indicated medical coverage. 

 

If you have insurance cards with her name on it or a letter from your employer saying that family is covered that may be sufficient. 

They were asking proof of insurance for when we move back as we are both in-country now. Sigh. 

[TaKane 53]

1 hour ago, jmcl10 said:

insurance? is that the one for public charge rule?

 

Thought pubic charge issue is on hold but apparently it could be asked.

For those who are to be interviewed, prepare the insurance info just in case.

[JGG5 39]

1 minute ago, TaKane said:

They were asking proof of insurance for when we move back as we are both in-country now. Sigh. 

That can be difficult. While I was in Japan my coverage was specifically for employees on international assignment. We couldn't establish our new coverage until after I had formally transitioned to the domestic part of my company. A few weeks after setting in is when I received our new coverage cards. Perhaps if you employer has a handbook that outlines coverage options. Maybe at least something that can demonstrate the insurance will be available once you relocate?